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L9 JGB

1994 MG RV8

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

18,077 mi
Last recorded18,077 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 MG RV825,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 JGB
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 18,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 17,957 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 17,776 miles

All tyres well perished & very old

Clutch pedal return spring broken

Front suspension bump stops deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 17,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively drum area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All tyres well perished & very old

Clutch pedal return spring broken

Front suspension bump stops deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 17,549 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 17,359 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp and oily

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 17,107 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 16,824 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 16,568 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 16,283 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 16,061 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,778 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,488 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 15,191 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,957 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

off side rear brake binding

Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,738 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 14,410 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,101 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,878 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,642 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,228 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 12,757 miles

How Reliable is the MG RV8?

Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 153
brake recording little or no effort 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 113
Stop lamp not working 107
Headlamp aim too high 84
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L9 JGB is a 1994 MG RV8 in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1994 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 25,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG RV8 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L9 JGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG RV8 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L9 JGB registered?

L9 JGB is a 1994 MG RV8, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L9 JGB safe to buy?

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